The Gourmet

Good Luck in the year of the Ox!!!

2009-01-26T14:02:00.006+08:00

Here's a limited promo for food lovers... Lee Kum Kee Chinese Sauces together with San Remo Pasta joined together in welcoming the year of the Ox...

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a scrumptious meal using Lee Kum Kee Sauces and San Remo Pasta and get a free Amore 2009 Food Lover's Planner. Promo starts January 26, 2009 and ends January 31, 2009. Just purchase Php 200.00 worth of Lee Kum Kee featured products and San Remo Pasta to avail of the free planner. Send in you Name, Address, Contact Number to jenny_delacruz@sysuinc.com.ph to reserve a copy of the planner.

HOW TO CLAIM....

Bring the receipt indicating the products bought to 3rd Flr SYSU Center 145 Panay Ave Q.C.(back of Hi Top Supermarket).

HURRY go now to your nearest supermarket !!!!

San Remo TV Commercial

2009-01-09T11:13:00.004+08:00

San Remo launched it's very first TV Commercial last December in Lifestyle Channel. It's all about enjoying many pasta creations in just one sauce. It focuses on the different shapes of pasta whichever fits the cooks mood for the day.

Watch out for the commercial on local TV stations this 2009!

Here's the preview

WANT TO GET A FREE AMORE PLANNER?

2009-01-08T08:32:00.009+08:00

In just 3 simple steps, you can get a free 2009 Amore Food Lover's Planner plus Clara Ole products! Here's how....

1 . BE A CLARA OLE KITCHEN ADVENTURE CIRCLE MEMBER
2 . BUY Php 100.00 WORTH OF CLARA OLE PRODUCTS WITH CLARA OLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE AND/OR ORA MIX MO
3. REDEEM YOUR FREE PLANNER AND FREE PRODUCTS!

PROMO MECHANICS:

1.Accomplish the KAC Application form.

2.Email or send the accomplished form together with a receipt of the P50.00 worth Clara Ole items bought from the supermarkets or groceries to sysumktg@sysuinc.com.ph. Kindly ensure that your receipt reveals the Clara Ole products being bought.

3.When you become a member, we will give you a KAC card.

In order to avail of the FREE Amore Foodie Planner and Clara Ole free products, here are the steps:

1. Buy P100.00 worth of Clara Ole products with Clara Ole Spaghetti Sauce and/ or Ora Mix Mo.

2. Present to us the receipt and the KAC card to claim the free AMORE Foodie Planner and free products to SYSU Center 145 Panay Ave. Quezon City. Your receipt should be from Dec 01-Jan 31, 2009 - single receipt only.

3.A member is allowed to redeem once.

In case you decide to just send a representative to claim, please prepare an authorization letter duly signed and your KAC card. Your representative should also have a valid ID to present when claiming.

So be a member of the KAC and avail of its current promo. You’ll l never go wrong with it. Promise!

The New Clara Ole Ora Mix Mo....

2008-11-25T08:41:00.007+08:00

Clara Ole launches its new TV Commercial for Clara Ole Ora Mix Mo Rice Mixes. Surely, you'll enjoy watching the hilarious family and crave for the delectable variants of Clara Ole Ora Mix Mo rice mixes....

Free Limited Edition Pasta Pot

2008-10-22T16:13:00.001+08:00

The first 50 buyers of 2009 Amore Food Lover's Planner along with a purchase of 2 packs of San Remo pasta in any leading supermarket will get a free limited edition San Remo Pasta Pot.

Hurry!!! Get a copy now !!!

2008-10-20T15:56:00.009+08:00

Up for Grabs...., Amore 2009 Food Lover's Planner is now available. Enjoy mouthwatering recipes plus weekly cooking tips to help you create your own delectable masterpiece. Get big discounts from your favorite restaurants- Italiannis, Fish & Co. T.G.I Fridays and Flap Jacks.

For more information, email us at sysumktg@sysuinc.com.ph or call us at 920-52-91 loc. 304

The planner's features....

12 Articles about food, travel, ingredients etc.. and 14 Mouth-watering recipes

Monthly meal planner

Monthly notes....

Daily planner and scrap book for your delicious creation... Take a photo of your masterpiece and jot down the ingredients and procedure. Make you own cook book in your planner.

Big discounts from some of the famous restaurants in the Metro...

Restaurant Listing... Where to eat and their specialties are found in this directory

Cooking measurements and listing of food bloggers

Issue 2: Volume 3 May- June 2008

2008-05-21T11:16:00.030+08:00

Italian recipes generally call for no special cooking methods. What is more notable is the absence of oven roasting as a cooking method: reliable ovens were relatively uncommon in Italian households until long after World War II, so nearly all home cooking took place on top of the stove. Instead of being oven roasted, poultry and small game are frequently pan-roasted: actually a form of braising. Dishes which do require baking in an oven were traditionally prepared at home, taken to the local bakery for cooking, then brought back home; this explains why pizza and lasagna are rarely meant to be served at oven temperature.

In addition to pan roasting, the most common cooking methods in Italian cooking are grilling, sauteeing, boiling, and poaching. (courtesy of recipes.wikia.com)

Tips to Making Perfect Pasta!
To get the best result for your San Remo pasta dish follow these tips from the experts:

A larger pan filled with a good amount of water is better than a pan that just fits the pasta and water. The pasta needs room to cook properly. Use 1 litre for every 100g of pasta, so a 500g pack of pasta which feeds four people will require 5 litres of water. By using more water you will avoid having the pasta sticking together after it is cooked.

Adding salt to the water adds flavour to the pasta. We recommend using 1-2 teaspoons per 500g of pasta, but you can use more if you prefer.
Never rinse the pasta once it is drained as this will remove the starch, which helps the sauce cling to the surface of the pasta. If you need to keep the pasta aside while the sauce is still being prepared, return it to the pot, spray with a little olive oil and cover with a lid or cling wrap. Or, add the drained pasta straight into the pan where the sauce has been made and toss gently.
If you need to boil vegetables to go into your sauce, just add them to the pasta half way through the cooking process. This saves time and less pans need to be cleaned.
If you are making a soup pasta, there’s no need to cook the pasta separately. Just add the pasta to the pan in which you have made the soup, adding it around 8-10 minutes before the soup is finished cooking. Ideal San Remo pasta shapes for soups are Soup Pasta, Risone, Macaroni, Cavolini or Small Shells.
Use a good quality Olive Oil if you can, it carries a more intense flavour and enhances the taste of the pasta.
Prepare ahead for quick mid-week meals. Cook a large quantity of pasta – San Remo 750g pasta has enough serves for 8 people – and when cooled pour individual servings into plastic bags and freeze. When you want a quick meal, simply drop the contents of the bag into hot water.

What's New......

Introducing the new ice cream toppings from Smucker's that your kids will sure love.

Try and experience the magic of Smucker’s Magic Shell Topping. It’s a topping that is fun to make and fun to break!!

For every purchase of Kikkoman Standard 1L get a free 10' inch Sushi plate.

Hurry limited stocks only!

Buy Lee Kum Kee Panda Oyster Sauce 18oz and get a ceramic oval plate for free.

WANT MORE SURPRISES!?!......

Here's more... Watch out for these limited edition Timezone Power Cards Collector's edition...
Available in all Timezone outlets..,

Issue 2 : Volume 2 March - April 2008

2008-02-29T16:13:00.027+08:00

Of all the countries I know, only the Philippines has a numerous indigenous and foreign influences when it comes to food. For almost 400 years, the Philippines was under Spanish regime which now explains the acceptability of Spanish cuisine in the Filipinos taste pallets.

For this month's issue, we will be exploring Spanish cuisine. You'll find mouth-watering recipes, trivia about Spanish food & thrilling promotions you can look forward to.

This delicious and flavorful blend contains LYCOPENE. a substance that may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. It is also a good source of POTASSIUM, mineral that plays an important part in athletic performance and is useful in the prevention and treatment of high- blood pressure and cancer. Clara Ole Tomato Sauce also contains IODINE, which aids in goiter prevention and mental development during formative years. So cook your way to good health and great food.

Do not use an aluminum pot, pan or utensil when cooking tomatoes. The acid in the tomato reacts unfavorably with the aluminum. Using aluminum makes the cooked tomatoes more bitter and fades the color. The dish will also absorb some of the aluminum and the acid in the tomatoes can pit and discolor the aluminum cookware.

Buy Kikkoman Standard 500 ml and get Clara Ole Tomato Sauce 250 g for free.

For every purchase of Kikkkoman Standard 1L get 1 pack of San Remo Linguine 500g free.

Learn how to cook Japanese Omu Rice and Japanese Pasta using these ingredients with the recipe leaflet included in the pack.

Watch out for an exciting treat from San Remo!

Get a free Pasta keeper when you buy any 2 packs of the following San Remo pasta variant:

San Remo Fettuccine 500g

San Remo Spaghetti 500g

San Remo Angel Hair 500g

DO YOU KNOW THAT ....

EMPANADA comes from the Spanish verb empanar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread. Usually the empanada is made by folding a thin circular-shaped dough patty over the stuffing, creating its typical semicircular shape.

Issue 2 : Volume 1 January - February 2008

2008-01-28T09:39:00.000+08:00

KUNG HEI FAT CHOI!!!

Chinese culture is very familiar to us Filipinos. We love to eat Chinese food such as siopao, siomai, congee and mami. We see a lot of Chinese Restaurants in all cities. No doubt, Chinese food is one of the most easiest cuisine we could ever cook.

Let's celebrate Chinese New Year with GOOD FOOD! and let's welcome the year of the rat with a big bang.

Fish are delicate so be careful not to overcook it. Fish fillets should not be cooked too long or at too high temperature or it will become rubbery. You will know it’s cooked when it flakes easily at the touch of a fork.

Fish is also a must during Chinese New Year celebrations because it is known to symbol of luck and good fortune.

Soy sauce is considered as one of the most important ingredients in Chinese cuisine. Although named as such, it is not a sauce but is referred to the liquid that is extracted from fermented soya beans. It has a distinct taste referred to as "xiān wèi" by the Chinese.

Top grade soy sauce is made from the finest soy beans, washed and steam-cooked in high pressure cooker. It is fermented in huge tanks under the sun, which is believed to contribute to additional flavour. The entire process has to be meticulously done to achieve a top quality product.

Good quality light soy sauce has a light reddish brown color and is slightly translucent. It is generally used for seafood, white meat and most vegetables, and in soups and stir-frying. On the other hand, dark soy sauce is deep red and can easily stain glasses. It is ideal for roasting, braising and marinating.

Lee Kum Kee Premium Soy Sauce is made from premium soybeans and wheat flour. Used by households as well as professional kitchens around the world, it is brewed according to the traditional and natural method which gives a rich soy flavor and aroma that will delicately enhance the taste of any dish.
It is a must-have for those who love to eat dimsums – a great partner for that siomai!

Sesame oil is an organic oil made from toasted hulled sesame seeds. It is usually added at the end of cooking to highlight the flavor and enhance the aroma. Some use MSG as seasoning while cooking. But in most Chinese and Korean cuisine, a few drops of sesame oil sprinkled over the dish before serving does the trick.

Sesame oil is said to be rich in poly and monounsaturated fats – the type of fat that can lower serum cholesterol. Plus, it contains two powerful natural antioxidants, sesamol and sesamin. Some also use sesame oil to soothe skin irritations and in cosmetics as a softener.

Unlike other oils, sesame smokes and burns easily so it is not suitable for stir-frying. If to be used at home, it is usually bought in small bottles and consumed before its expiry date, as it loses its strong aroma.

Lee Kum Kee Sesame Oil is made from selected roasted sesame seeds, Lee Kum Kee Sesame Oil is carefully blended to retain strong sesame flavor and is indispensable in any dishes.
Adding a few dashes of sesame oil to dishes just before serving or marinating meat will accent the overall taste and help intensify the dish’s fragrance.

Purchase Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce 500 ml and get limited edition Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce dispenser for FREE.

* Available in all leading supermarkets Nationwide

PRICE OFF ....

Save P10.00 for every purchase of Lee Kum Kee Panda Oyster Sauce 9 oz

Save P 15.00 for evert purchase of Lee Kum Kee Panda Oyster Sauce 18 oz

* Available in all leading supermarkets Nationwide.

Watch out for great deals this coming February only from Shopwise.

Kikkoman Standard 500 ml with 3 pcs Clara Ole Tomato Sauce 115g
Smucker's preserve with free Skyflakes

Add twist to Clara Ole Dips N Dressings with few drops of TABASCO Red Pepper Sauce. Buy TABASCO Red Pepper Sauce 60ml and get free Clara Ole Dips N Dressings 30g. Get to try four variants of Clara Ole Dips N Dressings Caesar, Thousand Island, Wasabi and Asian by buying this promo pack.

Promotions

2007-12-03T18:04:00.000+08:00

This coming gift-giving season, why not give your loved ones a special present choosing from our limited edition promotional packs....

Kikkoman Kitchen Essentials

Buy 1 liter Kikkoman Soy Sauce and get lock and seal food keeper for free....

SMUCKER's Tea Time Partners

BUNDLE 1: SMUCKER'S APPLE JELLY 340g x 12 w/FREE Stassen Tea Engligh Breakfast 2g/25

BUNLDE 2: SMUCKER'S GUAVA JELLY 340g x 12 w/FREE Stassen Tea Engligh Breakfast 2g/25

BUNDLE 3: SMUCKER'S PEACH PRESERVES 340g x 12 w/FREE Stassen Tea Engligh Breakfast 2g/25

Issue 1, Volume 4 - December 2007

2007-11-29T16:36:00.000+08:00

HO..HO..HO... MERRY CHRISTMAS !
Christmas is just around the corner, The most festive season where families and friends get together exchanging stories, laughter and gifts. Malls are jam-packed with shoppers doing their christmas shopping. Kids are so excited waiting for Santa's gift, some would even jump at midnight as high as they can thinking that they will grow taller the next coming year. But all these traditions wouldn't be complete if Mommy wouldn't prepare a delicious delectable food on the table for Noche Buena.
To all the moms, don't worry, we made it easier for you to plan out Noche Buena for your family . Here's a line up of mouthwatering recipes that you can prepare that your family will surely love.

The adventure in many flavors continues ! Try these new marinades from Clara Ole and experience the gastronomic adventure you truly deserve.

*available in leading supermarkets.

Want to be a Kitchen Adventure Circle member? Grab any of these items in the stores! Enjoy huge savings and be a member of our Circle. So hurry, what are you waiting for, GRAB IT NOW!!!

This promo is in partnership with Quikcash by 2GO.
Per DOH-BFAD Permit No. 0996 series of 2007.

Featured Product: McCORMICK ORIENTAL SOUP AND CONGEE

2007-09-13T10:51:00.000+08:00

Rainy season isn't over! It has been raining again lately and the weather just makes one crave for more comfort food. Now, do you need the added boost to your everyday meals? Here's one that's a must-try -- Oriental Soups and Congee from McCormick!

If you are thinking of ways to increase your kids' appetite and at the same time give them proper nutrition, try new McCormick Oriental Soups, with five appetizing flavors for you and your kids to enjoy: Chicken Mushroom Soup, Crab & Corn Soup, Hongkong Style Hot & Sour Soup, Chicken & Corn Soup, and Xi Hu Beef Soup.

McCormick Oriental Soups are easy to prepare. Just add soup mix to boiling water, then add a beaten egg and mix. Voila! You can now enjoy authentic-style Chinese soup. It also has real meat bits! Each pack is good for four people and is sold at leading supermarkets for only P28.45 (suggested retail price).

Now, if you are craving for comfort food or something to warm your stomach, try new McCormick Congee, with three oriental flavors to choose from: Chicken Congee, Century Egg Mix Congee with Meat Mix, and Beef Congee.

McCormick Congee is instant. Just add hot water and you’ll savor oriental taste congee in just three minutes. Each pack makes two servings (360ml) and is also available in leading supermarkets for only P29.70/ pack (suggested retail price). McCormick is also the first to offer oriental style congee with real meat or century egg that is similar to the ones being offered in dimsum and chinese restaurants!

Try McCormick's NEW offerings today!

Refer-A-Friend!

2007-09-07T19:25:00.000+08:00

Want to introduce your friends to The Gourmet loop? Refer them to The Gourmet Blog! You might even win a gift pack from us! Here's how:

1. Pool together 10 (ten) friends; Send us their names and email addresses (ex. Juan Dela Cruz, jdc@email.com).

2. Send the list to thegourmet@sysuinc.com.ph along with your name, email address and contact number.

3. First 50 (fifty) people to send in their list will win a gift pack from SYSU International, Inc.

Hurry! Send those names and email addresses now!

*this online promo will run until 30 September 2007.

Issue 1, Volume 3 - AUGUST 2007

2007-08-03T17:21:00.000+08:00

Yes, we missed out on a coupl'a months... been really busy with work. Hehe.

Rainy Days Come and Go...

Have you noticed how terrible the weather has been lately? Well, back in June and July, we hardly had rain. Then towards the end of last month, we'd have really weird weather - scorching hot mid-days, then pouring rain in the afternoons! This makes for very lazy weather, don't you think? :P Makes you want to head to the mall and chill out, huh? Maybe take in a movie or check out some of the new food places...

Speaking of Movies and Food... (what a segue!) We were able to catch the advanced screening of the new Disney Pixar Movie, Ratatouille (pronounced as Ra-Ta-Tu-Wee). And we must say we LOVED the movie. Hmmm... not really sure about the Kikkoman Brand Manager though, she winced each time she saw all those rats onscreen (who could forget the scene where the ceiling falls and the colony is exposed? hahaha!) but the rest of us sure loved the movie! So much so that we got so curious about the real Ratatouille - the dish and not the... uh... Rat (whose name's Remy, by the way). So right after, we searched the net for the easiest Ratatouille recipe there is, only to be disappointed because all the recipes called for baking (and we didn't have an oven on hand... *sigh*). But one 5-star recipe we did find had dozens of comments, and we poured over each one, curious to see if anyone tried making the dish stove-top style. And there was this one college girl who got so interested in the dish because of the movie. Like us, she didn't have an oven, so she decided to toss everything in a saucepan instead. The end result turned out great or in her exact words - fabuloso! Ha! We decided to do the same thing. We headed over to the nearest supermarket, bought the ingredients available in the Philippines and went home to make our own version of Ratatouille. And boy, we were in for a treat because the dish we made already smelled delicioso right when we were making it. and it tasted great too (we actually zipped through the whole pan)! And yes, it didn't exactly look like the Ratatouille masterpiece Remy made in the movie... uh... ours looked a bit like mush. but hey, if mush tasted this good, we'll have mush everyday! :)

Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a mediterranean peasant dish. Apparently, this is one cheap dish in places where all the ingredients come cheap (read: not in the Philippines, haha), but we tweaked the recipe a bit and came up with an affordable yet hearty (can we say delicioso again?) version.

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp La Espanola Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5 large cloves Garlic, minced (you can add more if you LOVE garlic)
1 large White Onion, sliced
1 large Eggplant, thinly sliced
1 large Zucchini, thinly sliced
1/8 Squash, peeled and thinly sliced (yes, take out the hard skin, of course!)
1 Green Bell Pepper, cut into strips
1 Red Bell Pepper, cut into strips (optional)
1/2 Cup Mushrooms, cut into strips (we used oyster mushrooms)
2 large Tomatoes, chopped
Salt to taste
pinch of McCormick Rosemary
1/2 Cup Clara Ole Three Cheese Spaghetti Sauce
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (divide into 5 parts)
1/4 Cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Procedure:
1. In a large saucepan, saute Garlic in La Espanola Extra Virgin Olive Oil until light brown in color. Add half of the sliced Onions until Onions are coated in oil.
2. Add Eggplant. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and some of your Parmesan Cheese. Mix well. When Eggplant is half-cooked, add the Squash. Sprinkle a pinch of Salt and some Parmesan Cheese. Mix well. Add the Zucchini, sprinkle again with a bit of Salt and some Parmesan Cheese. Mix well. Add the rest of the vegetables (Mushrooms, Bell Pepper, Tomatoes and remaining Onions). Sprinkle with a bit of Salt and some Parmesan Cheese. Mix well.
3. Add Clara Ole Three Cheese Spaghetti Sauce, small pinch of McCormick Rosemary and the remaining Parmesan Cheese. Mix well.
4. Put on medium heat until the sauce comes to a boil.
5. Transfer to a foil pan or microwaveable container. Sprinkle Mozzarella Cheese on top. Serve over pasta, rice or as is.

You may opt to put the dish in the Toaster Oven for about 3 minutes (or 30 seconds in the Microwave) to melt the cheese, if y0u wish. The good thing about Ratatouille is that you can freeze leftovers and the vegetables still come out crunchy when reheated. It actually tastes a lot like lasagna. Difference is, this is made entirely without meat, and the ingredients are good for you. What more, you can try making this dish for your kids while the movie's such a hit. Don't say we didn't warn you if they start asking for more.

Now for your favorite part... RECIPES!!!

Whenever it rains, don't you just want to curl up on the couch with a good book and a bowl of comfort food? Here are some recipes from our recipe vault that will surely have you asking for more. Yes, good food and snuggly weather = perfect combination! Click on the images to save your favorite recipes!

Soup!

Nothing like soup to warm you up during cold, rainy days. Try this one from San Remo!

and Salad!
Try this twist-of-a-salad from San Remo and Clara Ole!

Rice Topping... yum!
Do you notice how rice meals seem more appealing to the appetite on rainy days? This rice dish from Lee Kum Kee will surely make you come asking for seconds, or maybe thirds or fourths...

Or how about Noodles?
If you're not much of a rice-eater, how about a great stir-fry noodle dish from Kikkoman and San Remo?

Plus...
Do you ever wake up on the wrong side of the bed on rainy days? Or do your kids give you a hard time when getting out of bed on school days? Try serving this delightful, quick and easy-to-make JIF breakfast to start those mornings right... don't forget to top your french toast with Maple Syrup from Clara Ole!

Issue 1, Volume 2 - MAY 2007

2007-05-16T11:19:00.000+08:00

The Merry Month of May!

It has been pretty humid lately, especially in the afternoons. These past days, we've had late afternoon drizzles and as the rain comes often, you just know that summer is almost over. The heat, however, does not stop Filipinos from celebrating the events that signal the end of the summer season. Yes, even with the weird weather, you will still see neighborhood streets lined with banderitas, signifying a fiesta is soon to happen... the manangs would also be seen preparing the grand fiesta feasts in groups (Filipinos sure love to cook together!)... Barangays are seen planning their annual Santacruzans, and some families rush off to catch the last waves of summer by hitting the nearby beaches. Ahh yes! the merry month of May!

Choose Your Adventure!

An adventure of many flavors begin only from Clara Ole Spaghetti Sauces! Treat your family to a new adventure with these six delicious Clara Ole Spaghetti Sauces — Three Cheese, Bacon & Cheese, Onion & Garlic, Italian Style, Sweet Style and Mushroom. Get your pasta pots out and try these exciting flavors now! Available at all leading supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide!

Also catch Clara Ole's new commercial airing over ETC 2nd Avenue! Let the adventure begin!

Exciting New Picks @ Burgoo

Try these new menu offerings at Burgoo - American Bar and Restaurant, brought to you in cooperation with your favorite SYSU brands (but of course!):

Grilled Steak and Shrimps Kebabs
Combination of USDA meat, cubed and seasoned with special blend of herbs and spices, and skewered freshest jumbo shrimps, grilled to perfection. Comes with mashed potato and stir-fried fresh button mushrooms, red and green bell peppers; served with TABASCO® Chipotle sauce.

Poached Chilean Seabass
250g. of fresh Chilean Seabass seasoned and poached, served with fresh mixed lettuce, red cabbage and carrots in rasberry vinaigrette and a scoop of mashed potato; best seasoned with TABASCO® Chipotle sauce.

Finish up your meal with this exciting dessert from Smucker's...

Or try these exciting new Iced Tea flavors made from Stassen Teas!

Let's not forget this month's serving of Fiesta Fare Recipes!

For food-lovers everywhere, a Fiesta is a terrific excuse for a party featuring your favorite appetizers, dishes, desserts, drinks and more. Try this month's featured recipes and celebrate! Click on the images to save your favorite recipes!

Breakfast/ Starter
This zingy breakfast dish is the perfect starter to a busy Fiesta day!

Fiesta Paella with a Twist!
Tired of having the usual paella? Try substituting your rice with pasta instead and come up with this exciting new version to the old Fiesta favorite!

I See Seafood!
Surprise your guests with this delightful seafood pasta dish!

Or go traditional and whip up this "westernized" noodle dish.

Dessert
Try these easy-to-make fruity muffins. Perfect also as an afternoon or evening tummy-filler, for those unexpected Fiesta visitors.

Thirst-quenchers
Beat the heat with these cool drink from Stassen Tea!

Exclusive Online Promo!!!

Join The Gourmet Blog's exclusive online contest and get to win a special gift pack from Clara Ole!

(click to see larger image)

Don't forget to send your Name, Address, Contact Numbers, Email Addresses, Age and Birthday when you email your entries. Promo ends on June 14, 2007. Good luck!

Featured Product: KIKKOMAN TEMPURA & NOODLE SAUCE

2007-04-11T11:14:00.000+08:00

Wanna know the secret to making mouth-watering Japanese dishes? Try KIKKOMAN Tempura & Noodle Sauce!

Kikkoman Tempura & Noodle Sauce is made from your favorite naturally-brewed Kikkoman Soy Sauce, and mixed with the finest ingredients. With this, you no longer need to buy expensive and hard-to-find ingredients to make authentic tempura sauce, because Kikkoman Tempura & Noodle Sauce is the multi-purpose, affordable solution to your Japanese sauce needs!

Try these quick fixes to whip up authentic Japanese dishes!

To make soup for Noodles (Udon/ Soba), add 7 parts hot water to 1 part Kikkoman Tempura & Noodle Sauce.

To make a dipping sauce for Tempura, add 3 parts hot water to 1 part Kikkoman Tempura & Noodle Sauce.

To make sauce over Steamed Rice (Beef Bowl/ Tendon), add 3 parts hot water to 1 part Kikkoman Tempura & Noodle Sauce.

To make sauce for Sukiyaki, add 2 parts hot water to 1 part Kikkoman Tempura & Noodle Sauce.

Enjoy!

Issue 1, Volume 1 - APRIL 2007

2007-04-02T18:04:00.000+08:00

Road Trip!

Summer is here and it's time to pack up your stuff and go on road trips! ...and that usually means lugging tons of stuff! On a recent trip to a secluded beach in Subic, Zambales, we were not surprised to see families having grand picnics by the water. Most beach resorts now offer huts that are equipped with sockets for you to plug in your rice cooker, electric wok or even your portable ref! Yes, beach chow is no longer limited to just barbeque, grilled this and that, or cold rice. Everything now comes in handy, which makes it easier for us to plan a beach trip or picnic. It is Holy Week and we are sure that most of you are planning your own trips out of town. Are you heading to the beach, to a nearby hot spring resort, or to your hometown? Are you thinking of what food to bring? Check out our first blogzine issue for great ideas on how to make your summer fare extra special... or should we say... extra appetizing!

Dips n' Dressings

Have you tried Clara Olé's latest product? Do you need a little zest to spice up your everyday dishes? Try Clara Olé's Dips n' Dressings! It is not only good for veggies, but also perfect for chips, appetizers, cocktails and even adds the extra punch to your daily viands! Clara Olé's Dips n' Dressings comes in six exciting and delightful flavors - Thousand Island, Caesar, Asian, Ranch, Honey Mustard and Wasabi. Available in leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide! Try all six NOW!

A New Look for a Great Product!

Clara Olé Tomato Sauce now comes in a new pack! You might be scouring grocery shelves looking for the old packaging and be a bit unsure if this new pack is the same as your good ol' Clara Olé Tomato Sauce. Alas, it is. We maintained the same delicious and flavorful taste Clara Olé Tomato Sauce is famous for. It is still rich in minerals like Lycopene, Potassium and Iodine that aid in disease prevention. Clara Olé has NO artificial colors and preservatives, so you can be assured that you are providing your family with a product that is safe and great-tasting! So, cook your way to good health and great food! Put the Olé in your cooking today!

More Options for Healthy Eating

Attention Pasta Lovers! Wanna pack in the pasta and not the pounds? Check out these new pasta products from San Remo:

San Remo Wholemeal Spaghetti, 500g
SRP = PhP85.00, available in Landmark, Unimart and Makati Supermart

Wholemeal Pasta is the most fibre-enriched of all pastas. It is prepared with wheat bran and fibre to guarantee higher fibre content. In fact, every 100g serving of wholemeal pasta contains 6g of fibre!!!

San Remo Organic Pasta, 500g

comes in Spaghetti, Penne and Trivelle
SRP = PhP125.00, available in Landmark, Unimart and Makati Supermart

San Remo Organic Pastas are made from 100% organically-certified Durum wheat. Its distinctive rough finish shape allows it to hold more sauce, and thus have an unmistakable, delicious taste.

Recipes, Recipes, Recipes!

Planning a beach party anytime soon? Try out these new and exciting recipes from Lee Kum Kee, Kikkoman, San Remo, Clara Ole, Smucker's, TABASCO and Tree Top! Click on the images to save your favorite recipes!

Starters and Salads
Serving a salad to start off your meal? Try this easy-to-make, healthy vinaigrette!

This yummy appetizer is also the perfect starter to a lovely summer meal!

Noodles!
Try serving Japan's famous summer dish to cool off from the scorching heat!

...or serve up some healthy, organic spaghetti!

Summer Favorite!
What's a summer picnic without Barbecue? Try this zing-y recipe that's sure to be a hit!

This zesty fish dish takes the cake! (hehehe)

A Cool Summer Drink!
Wanna stay cool under the summer sun? Try whipping up this easy summer drink that will have your kids asking for more. We use Tree Top Apple Juice so you can be sure there is NO ADDED SUGAR as our products are naturally sweetened by the sun!

Surprising Desserts!
Hmmm... have you heard of Hot Sauce in your ice cream? Or Salad Dressing in your Jello? Check out these surprising recipes from TABASCO and Clara Olé!

Ooooooooohhh... Promos!

We often come up with exciting promos to give back a little something to our consumers. Check out these Bundling Promotions from some of your favorite brands!

JIF Peanut Butter, 18oz with FREE Gift! (Barbie Coin Pouch, Barbie Pencil Case Set or Hotwheels Pencil Case Set)
in JIF Creamy Peanut Butter, JIF Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
SRP = PhP 150.65
in JIF Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter and JIF Reduced Fat Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
SRP = PhP 181.45
Available in leading supermarkets nationwide, until supplies last.

Kikkoman Standard 1 Liter with FREE McCormick Season n' Fry Barbecue Coating for Chicken

SRP = Php 148.00

Available in SM Supermarkets, South Supermarket and other leading supermarkets nationwide, until supplies last.

Lee Kum Kee FREE Canister Promo + P10 OFF!
Get a FREE canister and P10 OFF for every purchase of Lee Kum Kee Panda Oyster Sauce, 18oz with Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce, 500ml.
SRP = PhP 139.00
Available in all SM Supermarkets nationwide, Shopwise, The Landmark, Hi-Top, South Supermarket and Puregold, until supplies last.

San Remo Fettucine, 500g with FREE Lee Kum Kee NOS (Chili Garlic Sauce, 35g or Hoisin Sauce, 50g) + Recipe Leaflet!
SRP = PhP 56.70
Available in leading supermarkets nationwide, until supplies last.

Welcome to SYSU's Online Newsletter!

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Summer is here! And what better way to start out the summer than by introducing you to our first-ever online newsletter - THE GOURMET! The Gourmet is a food weblog where we will talk about food, food and more food! We will share news, recipes, promotions, tips, events and what-nots brought to you by your favorite SYSU brands. Yes, we are aiming to keep you, our consumers, up-to-date with what our brands have to offer, and we hope that you find our ideas as fresh and exciting as ever. WELCOME!